
FDR: That Man in the White House
1978, English. Directed by Gerald Krell.
Actor Robert Vaughn takes on writer Dore Schary's acclaimed one-man play, "Sunrise at Campobello," bringing to life one of America's most beloved and influential presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Focusing primarily on the political figure's battle with polio, this made-for-TV movie reveals the humanity and grace of the man who led the country through some of its toughest times, including the Great Depression and World War II.
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- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 May 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dore Schary
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FDR: That Man in the White House runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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FDR: That Man in the White House isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1978. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed FDR: That Man in the White House?
FDR: That Man in the White House (1978) was directed by Gerald Krell and stars Robert Vaughn.